Governor Dauda Lawal has paid over four billion Naira in gratuities to retired workers in Zamfara State, which has been owed since 2011. CONVERSEER learned that retired state and local government workers in Zamfara State have not received the gratuities that have accumulated over the years. A statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris,…
Chad’s military leader, Mahamat Deby Itno, was declared the winner of this week’s presidential election, according to provisional results released Thursday. The results were contested by his main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra. The national agency that manages Chad’s election released the results of Monday’s vote weeks earlier than planned. The figures showed Deby Itno…
The Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria in Rivers State has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of withholding funds meant for the 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state, claiming it has hampered their governance duties. The LG Chairmen also backed the call by the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
By Daniel Agbor In a concerted effort to bolster Cross River State’s infrastructural development agenda, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), under the astute leadership of the Cross River State Representative, Rt. Hon. Orok Duke, has been instrumental in cushioning and supporting the state’s drive. This partnership aims to address the needs of the people…
By Itam Offor Cross River Lawmakers have confirmed Governor Bassey Otu’s nominees for appointment as Chairman and Commissioners of the State House of Assembly Service Commission. Those confirmed were; Hon. Victor Okon as Chairman, Barr. Leonard Anyogo as Commissioner 1, Mr Ayamba Akanya Asigbe as Commissioner 2, Mrs Mary Eraye as Commissioner 3, and Mr…
Cross River State workers have commended Governor Bassey for increasing the minimum living wage from the stipulated N30,000 to N40,000 for public and civil servants. In their profound gratitude on Monday in Calabar, the workers the increment is a relief amidst the current economic challenges plaguing the country. They appealed to the Governor to make…
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has disengaged Home-Grown School Feeding Programme vendors in the state. According to a press release signed by Mr Nsa Gill, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on 3rd May 2024, the dismissed vendors are old vendors from 2016 to 2023. The Governor thanked the old vendors…
By Mahnoor Mahar In an unprecedented year for elections in Africa, the increasing use of digital disinformation poses a rising threat to democracy across the continent, researchers warn today. New evidence shows that politicians have been undertaking increasingly sophisticated digital disinformation campaigns. Designed to intentionally disseminate false information on platforms such as Facebook and X,…
VP Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in the United States The Vice President, Sen. Kashim Shettima will this evening depart Abuja for Dallas, United States of America, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 2024 US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa. According…
Worried by the controversy surrounding the claims and counterclaims of outstanding payment of street sweepers allowance, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has directed immediate settlement of the casual workers. This was contained in a statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Mr Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa and made available to journalists in Kano Subsequently, Governor Yusuf directed…
